Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 18, 2018 Share I don't have no bra's brushame... no wonder you're depressed. Here's a number for you. 0860-RNTAFRND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted September 18, 2018 Share shame... no wonder you're depressed. Here's a number for you. 0860-RNTAFRND 29er i'm going XC with this one! 14cm travel, dropper chair 3cm ID wheels, full blow Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and babse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted September 18, 2018 Share Some new dancing shoes ???? Dexter-morgan, Duane_Bosch, Capricorn and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted September 18, 2018 Share These just arrived on my desk... Thanks Buycycle! Andrew_Smith, Pieterlab1, gummibear and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted September 18, 2018 Share These just arrived on my desk... Thanks Buycycle!Did you get the AFS signed by the trustess yet ?Prisheila is going to be p'd off if you didnt. babse, Steven Knoetze (sk27), koukie and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted September 18, 2018 Share Very nice, I shudder to ask the price....... its says R20 Yup, just R20 from The Plaza... ...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland. When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220). Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360. It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie ) That chest strap looks really comfy. It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it. BSG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted September 19, 2018 Share Yup, just R20 from The Plaza... ...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland. When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220). Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360. It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie ) It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it.loos flippen nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky and the Warden Posted September 19, 2018 Share Yup, just R20 from The Plaza... ...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland. When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220). Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360. It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie ) It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it.Out of interest do you find kit be it for cycling or motorbike expensive or is it relative to your salaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted September 19, 2018 Share *Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case* Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist? I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with. gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted September 19, 2018 Share *Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case* Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist? I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.I think most of it stems from protecting the eyes from wind, bugs, and debris while being breathable and that translates to big ass terminator glasses. BUT, I agree - most of the are completely over the top when it comes to colour, mirror finishes, and bling. But... it's a form of marketing, take Oakley and 100%, both unkistakeable for another brand, and both very sought after because of their brand value (and being top quality products). So yeah, I think the dorkiness factor is equal parts marketing and functionality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted September 19, 2018 Share I think most of it stems from protecting the eyes from wind, bugs, and debris while being breathable and that translates to big ass terminator glasses. BUT, I agree - most of the are completely over the top when it comes to colour, mirror finishes, and bling. But... it's a form of marketing, take Oakley and 100%, both unmistakable for another brand, and both very sought after because of their brand value (and being top quality products). So yeah, I think the dorkiness factor is equal parts marketing and functionality. http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2018/07/09/1/dsc_0425_670.jpg Gambithunt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted September 19, 2018 Share *Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case* Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist? I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.On the glasses. Function over form.You want big:Keep the eyeballs warm in winterSafe from bugsGood lens to keep the sun at bayVentilation to keep the sweat at minimum and fogging to a minimumOn the helmet side........Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation.Everything else is a side note. Pieterlab1, DJR and RossW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambithunt Posted September 19, 2018 Share *Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case* Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist? I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.It's all about aerodynamics. Having a large curved frame pushes the air around the face rather than smashing into the two eye sockets and swirling. This creates a backdraft and slows the rider down by a factor of 0.000002. I substantial amount IMO. Coolspin and IceCreamMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted September 19, 2018 Share Today I got a new paint job - another outstanding job from CBR in Durbanville - my brief was army green and said "hey maybe Cammo" - This is what I got and I'm blown away Patensie, FrankG, Saag and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted September 19, 2018 Share Don't have a great before shot but you get the general idea of the upgrade Andrew_Smith and Fruity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 19, 2018 Share Today I got a new paint job - another outstanding job from CBR in Durbanville - my brief was army green and said "hey maybe Cammo" - This is what I got and I'm blown awayDude, that is amazing. Andrew_Smith and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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